Don’t Miss: Hogan Lecture in Economics Featuring Hilary Hoynes

The Paul College Economics Department will host the John A. Hogan Lecture in Economics on Thursday, April 23, featuring a leading voice in economic policy and research.

This annual lecture brings world-class economists to campus to explore timely issues shaping the U.S. labor market. All are welcome to attend, and student attendance will be tracked for those who would like to encourage participation in their classes.

• Event Details
  “The Social Safety Net: An Investment in Children”
  Hilary Hoynes, Chancellor Professor of Economics and Public Policy, University of California, Berkeley
  Paul College Marini Auditorium (G75)
  4:00–5:30 p.m. (reception to follow)

Hoynes will discuss emerging research on the long-term impacts of social safety net programs on children. While traditional economic analysis has focused on the incentive effects of programs like tax credits and transfers, this talk highlights their broader benefits—particularly for child development.

Drawing on a growing body of evidence, the lecture will examine how access to programs such as food assistance, the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), and Medicaid in childhood influences outcomes later in life, including health, education, earnings and involvement with the criminal justice system. The talk will also explore these programs through a cost-benefit lens, considering their broader social return, as well as recent findings on unconditional cash transfer policies.